Polysciences Europe GmbH (Hirschberg an der Bergstrasse) is the European Headquarters of the Ott Scientific group of companies, which comprises of Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, Kyfora Bio and Ethos Biosciences. We are a leading manufacturer of specialty and fine chemicals, laboratory products, monomers, polymers and microspheres for applications in research, pharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, medical devices, electronics and other applications.
We provide our customers with:
- Quality products produced in ISO 13485 manufacturing facilities
- cGMP product development and custom synthesis services
- Outstanding delivery and technical service
We are seeking a qualified Technical Director to strengthen our team in Germany through discovery and winning of new business opportunities and relationships in Europe.
Technical Director (m/f/d)
Expected outcomes:
- Development and implementation of sales strategies and promotions to grow awareness of Ott Scientific and to grow the business in Europe.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies by organizing and visiting numerous trade shows and other marketing events within Europe.
- Undertake at least two (2) product and market research projects and competitor analyses each year.
- Use, expand and maintain the customer database, including prospective customers.
- Generate new leads, identify and follow through with decision-makers to close sales opportunities.
- Prepare and submit frequent sales and customer visit reports.
- Support the team in daily business activities.
Education and competencies are:
- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field.
- MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years successful track record in Sales and Business Development in the medical devices or chemical industry.
- Extensive global collaboration experience.
- High affinity for numbers, strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong customer orientation and good customer relationship management skills.
- Fluency in both English and German.
- Ability to create presentations and to eloquently present information.
- Ability to work with limited supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines and objectives
- Willingness and ability to undertake business travels 50-60% of the time.
Core characteristics:
- Honesty and integrity
- Reliability
- Loyalty
- Efficiency
- Learn Quickly
- Listening Skills
- Attention to Details
- Persistence
- Takes Initiative
- Enthusiastic
- Strong Work Ethic